James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

CS4005 - Civil Engineering Design

Subject Description

Design - generally three projects covering structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, and environmental/hydraulics engineering. Where possible, these will be treated in an integrated way. In this subject, the designs will be more open-ended and oriented towards overall projects compared with earlier design subjects.

Learning Outcomes

• source, assess, and use design aids, codes and other data to assist in evaluation and decision making
• apply basic science and engineering fundamentals to the planning and design of engineering projects
• formulate, analyse, evaluate and make decisions on different design aspects of multipurpose projects
• function effectively as an individual, and as a manager or member of project design team
• design multipurpose civil engineering projects in the areas of hydraulic, structural, transportation, environmental and geotechnical engineering in consultation with other members in a team
• communicate design recommendations with engineers, managers, and project stakeholders

Subject Assessment

• 3 x group projects on each of the following topics: Structures 23.3%; Geotechnical 23.3%; and Water 23.3% - (70%)
• 3 x class tests, one test on each of the following topics: Structures 10%; Geotechnical 10%; and Water 10% - (30%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

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